Happy 30th Anniversary, Results!
For those who don’t know me, I’m Leo Frincu, the owner of Results Fitness Center, with locations in Sherman Oaks and Studio City. Twenty years ago, on April 1, 2006, on my 30th birthday I signed the lease and purchase contract for Results Personal Training in Sherman Oaks. At the time, I had no idea […]
How to Train Your Dragon: I Mean… Your Teenager
The first rule of thumb is to never train your wife—or your teenager. You simply can’t. Or at least, you shouldn’t. There’s a reason why the rare stories of people successfully “training” their spouse or teenage children make headlines: it’s because it’s almost impossible. Therefore, if possible, have someone else do it. A successful relationship […]
Are You Smart Enough To Get What You Want?
What is smart? I’ve been trying to understand this question for a while, especially while working with intelligent people from diverse backgrounds who still struggle to achieve their goals. Most of them know exactly what they need to do, yet they fail to follow through. Although I believe the solution to their struggle is simple […]
Competing in Your Own Olympic Games
Who’s Watching the Olympics in Milan? It’s incredible to watch these athletes compete in Milan. The focus. The sacrifice. The pressure. The precision. I had the opportunity to qualify for and compete in the Olympic Games in 1996 and again in 2000. However, life had a different plan for me. The Olympics occur every four […]
Be Like Water: A Survival Guide to Parenting Teenage Girls
Be Like Water: A Survival Guide to Parenting Teenage Girls I never truly understood what Bruce Lee meant when he said, “Be like water” — until recently. If you have children, especially daughters, you know this: once they reach their teenage years, they seem to transform into an entirely different species. I mean a completely […]
Why Effort Isn’t Enough: How Principles — Not Motivation — Create Real Results
A deep dive into why discipline, structure, and daily standards beat passion and hype every time. Someone once called inquiring about training at Results. We scheduled his first session, and as usual, I was ready to welcome him. As soon as he walked in, I noticed something right away — he was really excited about […]
Fix the Voice, Fix Your Life: The Resolution No One Is Talking About
Cravings: From Enemies to Allies It was two o’clock in the morning when I woke up with what felt like a heart attack. I’d never experienced anything like it before, so naturally, I jumped to the worst-case scenario. My heart was racing, my chest tight—panic took over. Should I call 911 or wait it out? […]
Why Beginners Transform Faster Than Pros (and What You’re Doing Wrong at the Gym)
Your Body Is Smarter Than You Think — Stop Confusing It. There are a few mistakes most people make at the gym. Before we even go there, let’s get one thing straight — your body is not your enemy. It’s not lazy, broken, or stubborn. It’s just doing what it’s designed to do: adapt to […]
Parenting According to a Smart Ass
Most people know raising kids is hard. Shocker, right? Still, I catch myself asking: what else can I do to make sure these kids don’t grow up to be complete disasters? Truth is, no matter how hard I try, there’s always a chance things won’t turn out the way I want. Growing up in communist […]
What Would You Do If Jesus Was Your Coach?
Let me ask you something powerful. What would you do if Jesus was your coach? I’m not here to get religious on you. I’m here to challenge the way you think about commitment, belief, and the excuses that keep you stuck. A Story That Hit Me Like Lightning. So I asked her: Do you believe […]